docs: streamline README with cleaner formatting and concise content

- Remove emojis and excessive formatting for cleaner presentation
- Consolidate feature descriptions into a structured table format
- Simplify installation instructions with clear numbered steps
- Remove screenshot section and detailed feature subsections
- Streamline support section while maintaining essential links
- Update documentation links to point to main site
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Author: Quorafind

README.md

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-  Transform your Obsidian vault into a powerful task management system with advanced features, beautiful visualizations, and seamless workflow integration.
-
-  [📖 Documentation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/getting-started) • [🚀 Installation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/installation) • [💬 Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
+  [Documentation](https://taskgenius.md) • [Installation](#installation) • [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
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-## 🌟 Overview
-
-Task Genius is a comprehensive task management plugin that transforms Obsidian into a powerful productivity hub. Whether you're managing personal projects, tracking habits, or coordinating complex workflows, Task Genius provides the tools you need while preserving Obsidian's philosophy of plain-text, future-proof note-taking.
-
-### 📸 Screenshots
+## Overview
 
-| Forecast View | Inbox Management |
-|:-------------:|:----------------:|
-| ![Task Genius Forecast](./media/Forecast.png) | ![Task Genius Inbox](./media/Table.png) |
+Task Genius transforms Obsidian into a powerful task management system with advanced features, beautiful visualizations, and seamless workflow integration - all while preserving Obsidian's philosophy of plain-text, future-proof note-taking.
 
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-## ✨ Core Features
-
-### 🎯 **Task Management & Visualization**
-
-#### **Smart Progress Tracking**
-- **Visual Progress Bars**: Automatic progress visualization for parent tasks based on sub-task completion
-- **Multiple Display Modes**: Choose between graphical bars, text-based indicators, or custom formats
-- **Heading Integration**: Progress bars work seamlessly with Markdown headings and list items
-- **Real-time Updates**: Progress updates automatically as you complete sub-tasks
-
-#### **Advanced Task Statuses**
-- **Extended Status System**: Beyond basic todo/done - includes In Progress `[/]`, Planned `[?]`, Abandoned `[-]`, and more
-- **Status Cycling**: Click through task statuses or use keyboard shortcuts for rapid updates
-- **Custom Status Definitions**: Define your own task states with custom icons and behaviors
-- **Bulk Status Operations**: Update multiple tasks simultaneously
-
-### 📅 **Date & Priority Management**
-
-#### **Intelligent Date Handling**
-- **Calendar Picker Integration**: Visual date selection with `📅 2023-12-25` format
-- **Multiple Date Types**: Due dates, start dates, scheduled dates, and completion tracking
-- **Recurrence Support**: Automatic recurring task generation with flexible patterns
-- **Daily Note Integration**: Seamlessly work with your daily notes workflow
-
-#### **Priority System**
-- **Visual Priority Indicators**: 🔺 Highest, ⏫ High, 🔼 Medium, 🔽 Low, ⏬ Lowest
-- **Alternative Formats**: Support for `[#A]`, `[#B]`, `[#C]` priority notation
-- **Context Menu Access**: Right-click to quickly assign priorities
-- **Smart Sorting**: Automatic task ordering based on priority levels
-
-### 🔍 **Advanced Filtering & Search**
-
-#### **In-Editor Task Filtering**
-- **Dynamic Filtering**: Filter tasks within notes based on status, content, tags, and relationships
-- **Relationship Awareness**: Filter by parent/child/sibling task relationships
-- **Filter Presets**: Save and reuse common filter combinations
-- **Toggle Panel**: Non-intrusive filtering interface that preserves your editing flow
-
-#### **Global Task Search**
-- **Vault-wide Discovery**: Find tasks across your entire vault instantly
-- **Complex Queries**: Combine multiple criteria for precise task discovery
-- **Saved Searches**: Store frequently used search patterns
-- **Real-time Results**: Search results update as you type
-
-### 🏗️ **Workflow Management**
-
-#### **Multi-Stage Workflows**
-- **Custom Workflow Definition**: Create workflows like Todo → Doing → Review → Done
-- **Automatic Timestamping**: Track time spent in each workflow stage
-- **Duration Analytics**: Understand your workflow bottlenecks and efficiency
-- **Next-Task Creation**: Automatically generate follow-up tasks
-
-#### **Specialized Workflows**
-- **Patent Process Management**: Built-in templates for patent workflows
-- **Project Management**: Standard project lifecycle templates
-- **Custom Templates**: Design workflows specific to your needs
-
-### 📊 **Unified Task Views**
-
-#### **Multiple View Modes**
-- **Inbox**: Capture and process new tasks efficiently
-- **Forecast**: Timeline view of upcoming tasks and deadlines
-- **Projects**: Organize tasks by project with progress tracking
-- **Tags**: Group and manage tasks by tag categories
-- **Review**: Systematic review of task status and progress
-- **Calendar**: Visual calendar interface for date-based task management
-- **Gantt Charts**: Project timeline visualization with dependencies
-
-#### **Customizable Perspectives**
-- **OmniFocus-Style Views**: Create custom perspectives with advanced filtering
-- **Saved Configurations**: Store multiple view configurations for different contexts
-- **Flexible Layouts**: Adjust columns, grouping, and sorting to match your workflow
-
-### ⚡ **Quick Capture & Automation**
-
-#### **Rapid Task Entry**
-- **Quick Capture Panel**: Press `Alt+C` for instant task creation
-- **Global Commands**: Create tasks from anywhere in Obsidian
-- **Template Support**: Use templates for consistent task formatting
-- **Metadata Integration**: Automatically add dates, priorities, and tags
-
-#### **Task Automation**
-- **Completed Task Archiving**: Automatically move completed tasks to designated files
-- **Smart Task Moving**: Bulk operations for task organization
-- **Auto-completion**: Parent tasks complete when all sub-tasks are done
-- **Status Propagation**: Intelligent status updates through task hierarchies
-
-### 🎮 **Gamification & Habits**
-
-#### **Reward System**
-- **Achievement Rewards**: Earn rewards for completing tasks and reaching milestones
-- **Customizable Rewards**: Define your own reward types and conditions
-- **Inventory Management**: Track reward availability and usage
-- **Motivational Feedback**: Visual celebrations for task completion
-
-#### **Habit Tracking**
-- **Daily Habit Monitoring**: Track habits through daily note metadata
-- **Streak Tracking**: Monitor consecutive completion days
-- **Visual Calendar**: See habit completion patterns at a glance
-- **Multiple Habit Types**: Support for daily, weekly, and custom frequency habits
-- **Progress Analytics**: Understand your habit formation patterns
-
-### 🛠️ **Advanced Configuration**
-
-#### **Extensive Customization**
-- **Appearance Settings**: Customize colors, icons, and visual elements
-- **Behavior Configuration**: Adjust plugin behavior to match your workflow
-- **Keyboard Shortcuts**: Comprehensive hotkey support for all major functions
-- **Integration Options**: Configure compatibility with other Obsidian plugins
-
-#### **Data Management**
-- **Tasks Plugin Compatibility**: Full compatibility with the popular Tasks plugin
-- **Import/Export**: Migrate configurations and data between vaults
-- **Backup & Restore**: Protect your task management setup
-- **Performance Optimization**: Efficient indexing for large vaults
+## Core Features
 
----
+| Feature | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| **Task Management** | Visual progress bars, status cycling, bulk operations, and smart task hierarchies |
+| **Date & Priority** | Calendar integration, recurring tasks, multiple date types, and visual priority indicators |
+| **View Modes** | Inbox, Forecast, Projects, Tags, Calendar, Gantt charts, Kanban boards |
+| **Workflows** | Multi-stage workflows with automatic timestamping, templates, and process tracking |
+| **Habit Tracking** | Daily habits, streak tracking, visual calendar, and progress analytics |
+| **Quick Capture** | Alt+C hotkey, global commands, templates, and automated task creation |
+| **Filtering & Search** | Advanced in-editor filtering, vault-wide search, saved queries, and custom perspectives |
+| **Gamification** | Achievement rewards, custom milestones, and motivational feedback |
 
-## 🚀 Getting Started
+For detailed feature documentation, visit [taskgenius.md](https://taskgenius.md).
 
-### Installation
+---
 
-1. **Community Plugin**: Install directly from Obsidian's Community Plugins
-2. **Manual Installation**: Download from [releases](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/releases)
-3. **Beta Testing**: Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b) for early access to new features
+## Installation
 
-For detailed installation instructions, visit our [Installation Guide](https://taskgenius.md/docs/installation).
+### Community Plugin (Recommended)
+1. Open Obsidian Settings
+2. Navigate to Community Plugins
+3. Search for "Task Genius"
+4. Click Install, then Enable
 
-### Quick Setup
+### Manual Installation
+1. Download the latest release from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/releases)
+2. Extract files to `.obsidian/plugins/Obsidian-Task-Genius/`
+3. Enable the plugin in Obsidian settings
 
-1. **Enable the Plugin**: Activate Task Genius in your plugin settings
-2. **Open Task View**: Use the ribbon icon or command palette (`Task Genius: Open Task Genius view`)
-3. **Configure Your Workflow**: Customize settings to match your task management style
-4. **Start Creating Tasks**: Begin with simple `- [ ]` tasks and explore advanced features
+---
 
-### First Steps
+## Quick Start
 
-- **Create Your First Task**: Try `- [ ] Learn Task Genius features 📅 2024-01-15 🔺`
-- **Explore Views**: Switch between Inbox, Forecast, and Projects views
-- **Set Up Quick Capture**: Configure `Alt+C` for rapid task entry
-- **Join the Community**: Connect with other users on [Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)
+1. **Enable Plugin**: Activate Task Genius in your plugin settings
+2. **Open Task View**: Click the ribbon icon or use Command Palette
+3. **Create First Task**: Type `- [ ] My first task` in any note
+4. **Explore Views**: Switch between different view modes to find your preferred workflow
 
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-## 📚 Documentation & Support
-
-### Resources
+## Community & Support
 
-- **📖 [Complete Documentation](https://taskgenius.md/docs/getting-started)**: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
+### Discord Community
+Join our active community for help, tips, and feature discussions:
+**[Task Genius Discord](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)**
 
-### Community & Support
-
-- **💬 [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/ARR2rHHX6b)**: Get help, share tips, and connect with other users
-- **🐛 [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/issues)**: Report bugs and request features
-- **💡 [Feature Requests](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/discussions)**: Suggest new features and improvements
+### Resources
+- [Complete Documentation](https://taskgenius.md)
+- [Issue Tracker](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/issues)
+- [Feature Requests](https://github.com/Quorafind/Obsidian-Task-Genius/discussions)
 
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-## 💝 Support the Project
+## Support the Project
 
-Task Genius is developed with passion and dedication. If you find it valuable for your productivity workflow, consider supporting its continued development:
+Task Genius is developed with passion and dedication. If you find it valuable, consider supporting its continued development:
 
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-Your support helps:
-- 🚀 **Accelerate Development**: More time for new features and improvements
-- 🐛 **Faster Bug Fixes**: Quicker response to issues and problems
-- 📚 **Better Documentation**: Comprehensive guides and tutorials
-- 🎯 **Feature Requests**: Priority development of community-requested features
+Your support enables faster development, better documentation, and priority feature implementation.